Convert twip to terameter
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to twip.
How to Convert Twip to Terameter
1 twip = 1.76389e-17 Tm
Example: convert 15 twip to Tm:
15 twip = 15 × 1.76389e-17 Tm = 2.645835e-16 Tm
Twip to Terameter Conversion Table
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Twip
A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
History/Origin
The twip was invented by Microsoft as a device-independent unit for layout calculations in its software.
Current Use
The twip is used internally by some software programs for screen and print layout.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.